San Ignacio Laggon is the last refuge from civilization where Gray Whales actively seek out human interaction
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FAMILY AND LOCAL PRIDE IS WHAT SETS US APART THOUSANDS OF GUESTS SINCE 1992
2010 to 2022
We are consistently rated the #1 Travelers Choice on Trip Advisor year after year for one reason, our caring and eco-conscious staff and owners who are full time residents of the lagoon who have a proud history of environmentalism at a time and place where environmentalism was not a popular alternative to a life of full-time fishing.
We take pride in our efforts at our Eco-lodge to hace a low-impact environmentally and in the responsibility that we carry as Ambassadors to the laggon an its maney wildlife residents.
WORLDS LONGEST MARINE MAMMAL MIGRATION TO THE REMOTE LAGOONS OF BAJA, SUR, MEXICO
San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja Sur, Mexico is the last wildlife refuge from civilization for Migrating Gray Whales and home to a huge variety of aquatic, terrestrial and winged species. It remains one of the remotest and undisturbed locations in North America where wildlife abounds.
San Ignacio Lagoon is the remotest of the three Gray Whale breeding lagoons in Mexico and undisturbed by human intervention with no towns or large populations.
This Gray Whale Sanctuary is located in the heart of Mexico’s largest protected area, El Vizcaino Biospherre Reserve, this is Mexico’s largest protected area in the entire country. Gray Whales have migrated here for thousands of years for the protection of the shallow water lagoons.
A REMOTE HIDEAWAY FROM CIVILIZATION
THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY WHALE PETTING ENCOUNTER
Perhaps the most life altering wildlife encounter on the planet can be found at San Ignacio Lagoon, where 40 ton Gray Whales and their newborn calves display an unbelievable curiosity to meet people up close and personal in the protection of their birthing lagoon.
Mother Gray whales approach boats and encourage humans to scratch, pet and sing at them and their newly born calves. Over the years, this has become a regular occurrence only at San Ignacio Lagoon.
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5 Day Private Air Expedition
Starting in San Diego, CA fly direct to San Ignacio Lagoon for 4 days and 4 nights at our ecolodge Campo Cortez at San Ignacio Lagoon. This is an all inclusive trip that includes airfare.
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8 Day Big Whale Trip
Starting from Loreto, BCS, Mexico this trip offers the best of the Sea of Cortez and San Ignacio Lagoon. 4 days and nights at Campo Cortez and 3 days and 3 nights based from Loreto for more whales.
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Get inspired by the nature of whales!
Baja Ecotours Experience!
https://youtu.be/3oqrGxqcbJ0; Campo Cortez Ecolodge
https://youtu.be/ORKpIBagvXQ ; Petting Whales at San Ignacio Lagoon:
https://youtu.be/pKCR8kDf3XQ; Gray Whales Surfing
https://youtu.be/3iZvFxn7uCI; Loreto Whales & Dolphins
https://youtu.be/Hc10ynufGS4; Whale Blows Beside Panaga
THE ECOLODGE AT SAN IGNACIO LAGOON
Seemingly perched on the edge of civilization, our remote location, spectacular views, local wildlife and fauna combined with our eco-friendly solar & wind powered Ecolodge sets us apart and makes us the ideal location for your whale watching adventure.
All of our cabins are solar powered and offer protection from the wind and elements. Each offers amazing views of the lagoon outfitted with comfortable beds and freshly laundered linens for each new guest arrival.
Truly the best location at San Ignacio Lagoon
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH WHALES SINCE THE BEGINNING